Ready to lead a service where community comes first?

We're partnering with a well-established, community-governed early learning service in Ipswich, QLD seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to lead their dedicated team.

This is an opportunity to join a genuine not-for-profit organisation where relationships, quality education and community connection are at the heart of everything they do. You'll be supported by an engaged committee and experienced educators while having the autonomy to lead the service, build on its many strengths and drive its ongoing growth and development.

If you're a community-minded leader who is passionate about working within the NFP sector, enjoys supporting educators, and thrives on creating positive outcomes for the community, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Service

- Well-established, community-governed long day care service in the Ipswich Region.
- Proud not-for-profit service with a strong focus on quality education and community connection.
- Supportive and engaged management committee that values collaboration and strong leadership.
- Experienced, welcoming team committed to delivering high-quality education and care.
- Positive, inclusive culture where professional growth is encouraged.

About the Role

As the Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor, you'll provide leadership across all aspects of the service, ensuring high-quality education and care while maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework. Working closely with the committee,



you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the service while fostering a positive team culture and continuing to build on its strong foundations. You'll remain connected to the day-to-day life of the service, building robust relationships with families, educators and the wider community.

Your responsibilities will include

- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service.
- Mentoring, supporting and developing a team of educators.
- Building strong relationships with children, families and the wider community.
- Maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.
- Overseeing administration, financial management and service operations using Xplor and Xero.
- Leading quality improvement initiatives that support positive outcomes across the service.

About You

You'll ideally bring

- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Centre Director or in an equivalent leadership role.
- Previous experience working within a community-governed, not-for-profit or similar early childhood setting.
- Extensive experience using Xplor and Xero.
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Standard, legislation and early childhood compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire a team.
- A collaborative, community-minded leadership style and genuine passion for working within the not-for-profit sector.
- A proactive,



solutions-focused approach to continuous improvement, with the ability to bring your team along on the journey.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

- Salary commencing from $100,000 + super
- Join a respected community-governed service where your leadership genuinely makes a difference.
- Work alongside a supportive committee and experienced team.
- Ongoing professional development, with First Aid, Child Safety, Food Safety and Blue Card training provided.
- Staff meetings with dinner provided.
- Lead an established service with the support to make a lasting impact.

Child Safeguarding

Looking for an individual who understands, promotes and upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. In this role, you'll help create an setting where children's safety and wellbeing are always the highest priority. Child safeguarding requirements include, but are not limited to:

- Valid QLD Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or willingness to obtain.
- Thorough screening process.
- Professional reference checks.
- National criminal history check.

What Now?

If you're an experienced Centre Director looking to lead a community-focused service where you'll be supported, valued and empowered to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link or contact *@fireflyhr.com.au for a confidential conversation.

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📌 Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor | ECE | Ipswich Area, QLD
🏢 Firefly HR
📍 Ipswich